Head to head
Caterpillar D6K LGP vs Yanmar ViO17
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,670kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,670kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6K LGP | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13.5 tonnes | 1,830 kg |
| Engine | Cat C6.6 ACERT, 97kW | - |
| Blade | 6-way blade, 3.08m front width | - |
| Track width | 760mm | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6K LGP, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6K LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,670kg
A low ground pressure version of Cat's D6K dozer, built with wider tracks to work on soft or wet ground without sinking in. Groundworks and landfill contractors use the LGP variant over the standard D6K where the site itself, not just the job, dictates the machine.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6K LGP and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Caterpillar D6K LGP is the bigger machine by 11,670kg. The Caterpillar D6K LGP is a low ground pressure track-type bulldozer; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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